Missoula Current
Missoula County preparing assets, bracing for active fire season
Missoula County is racing to gather its resources ahead of what’s anticipated to be an active wildfire season.
Scott Street project savings nets an additional affordable home
A Northside housing project set for construction in the coming weeks will gain one additional income-restricted condominium.
City considers MEP contract boost to support economic goals
Over the last five years, the Missoula Economic Partnership has emerged as one of the city’s strongest economic development arms.
Efforts to vet, redevelop old library block continue
The development team continues to conduct due diligence on the property as it explores potential uses.
Missoula County voices support for Russell Street’s next phase
The Montana Department of Transportation is poised to begin the next phase of Russell Street.
Tester, Daines split impeachment vote but call for border security
Montana’s two U.S. Senators on Wednesday split their vote on a GOP attempt to hold an impeachment trial for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
City closing in on incentives program to boost housing affordability
The city is building a new incentives program to help certain projects achieve a greater level of affordability.
City approves $24M grant agreement for downtown transportation project
Even with the details of the grant agreement now in place, construction isn’t likely to start until 2026 with completion set for 2028.
Missoula leaders call on faith communities to aid in homeless effort
City and county officials on Monday called upon communities of faith to step up and play a stronger role in helping Missoula address the basic needs of its homeless population.
Harmon’s Histories: The names behind the dorms at UM
A huge construction project is set to begin at the University of Montana in August of this year: a new $100-million, 600-bed residence hall to replace three existing dorms: Elrod, Craig and Duniway.
Missoula County backs MDT’s entry for Beartracks Bridge award
The bridge underwent a multi-year renovation costing around $17 million and was officially dedicated as Beartracks Bridge in late 2022.
Tester secures $2.9M to replace Lolo Street Bridge in Rattlesnake
Funding from a federal infrastructure bill will again aid another project in Missoula.